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136 E Main St, Van Wert, OH 45891 Property Records

Van Wert County property record for 136 E Main St, Van Wert, OH 45891

Property Summary

Property TypeWholesale Outlet, Discount Store (Franchise)
Details1 ba · 2,250 sqft · built 1900
Lot Size5.45 acres (237,600 sqft)
OwnerCompany Name on Record
Last Sale$38,400 (Feb 2017)
Tax Bill$1,154 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesFeb 2017 Sale & Mortgage
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN12-016968.0000

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN12-016968.0000

Interior

Full Baths1 Bath
Plumbing Fixtures5 Plumbing Fixtures
Stories1 Story
Building Area2,250 sqft Total Area
Gross Area2,340 sqft
Basement Area2,250 sqft
FlooringHardwood
Interior WallsPlaster

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1900
Effective Year BuiltEffective 2018
Architectural StyleOther
Exterior MaterialWood
Construction TypeBrick
Fire ResistanceWood or Wood & Steel Frame
Roof TypeFlat
Lot Area237,600 sqft (5.45 acres)
Lot Dimensions132 ft deep x 18 ft wide
PorchSlab

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemCentral
Heating SystemHVAC

Location & Zoning

Street Address136 E MAIN ST
CityVAN WERT
StateOH
Zip45891-1725
Property CategoryCommercial
Property TypeCommercial > Retail > Wholesale Outlet, Discount Store (Franchise)
Local Zoning CodeCOM
Legal DescriptionLOT 49 EMPT 18 FT VAN WERT 1
Legal Lot Number49
JurisdictionVAN WERT OH
Township / Civil DivisionPLEASANT
Census Block Group2
Census Block2004
Census Tract20900

Owner

Source: Van Wert County records, as of July 9, 2026

Owner names and exact recorded amounts shown locked on this page are available instantly with a free trial.

Owner of RecordCompany Name on Record
Mailing Address136 E MAIN ST, VAN WERT, OH 45891-1725
Owner TypeCompany
VestingCompany

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleFeb 23, 2017 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleFeb 23, 2017 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number2017631
Deed Book / Page401 / 1771
Record UpdatedSep 20, 2026

February 2017: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeWarranty Deed
JurisdictionVAN WERT OH
Recording DateFeb 23, 2017
Property Address136 E MAIN ST, VAN WERT, OH 45891-1725
Document Number00401/1771
Book / Page401 / 1771
Instrument DateFeb 20, 2017
Instrument201700000631
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedApr 25, 2022
Title CompanyATTORNEY

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
DownpaymentDownpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)LTV on Record
Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyRounded by County
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address136 E MAIN ST, VAN WERT, OH 45891-1725

Mortgage

Document Number401/1773
DateFeb 23, 2017
Book Page401/1773
Instrument201700000632
Lender
NameTHE BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION OF
TypeNon-Lending Institution
Agreement
TypeCommercial Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term121 Months
DueMar 1, 2027

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Van Wert County assessment roll, as of July 9, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateOhio
CountyVan Wert County
County SubdivisionPleasant Township
MunicipalityVan Wert City
Unified School DistrictVan Wert City School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2025$1,154.00 (-1.95%)$21,230 (-) Land $1,540 Building $19,690
2024$1,177.00 (-2.32%)$21,230 (-) Land $1,540 Building $19,690$60,660 (-) Land $4,400 Building $56,260
2023$1,205.00 (-11.92%)$21,230 (+5%) Land $1,540 Building $19,690$60,660 (+5%) Land $4,400 Building $56,260
2022$1,368.00$20,220 Land $1,180 Building $19,040
2020$57,770 Land $3,370 Building $54,400

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

Flood

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective August 15, 2022 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Nearest Special Flood Hazard AreaZone A, within 500 ft
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it
Flood Insurance CostPremium on Record
median of 10 policies
Nearby Flood Policies10 in force
Nearby Flood Claims6 (1981–1985)
Most Recent ClaimFeb 1985 · tidal / storm surge

Values are read at the parcel center point; flood claims are located to the census block group, not this parcel; lenders make the official flood determination.

Wildfire

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire RiskNot rated
no burnable land within ember reach

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Drinking Water

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026

Water SystemVAN WERT CITY
serves 10,846 people · EPA ID OH8100611
Water SourceSurface water
Last State InspectionJun 2024
LeadUnder 1 ppb (2026)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityTotal trihalomethanes
not recorded as resolved · Apr 2026
Treatment and ProcedureNone
last 10 years
Monitoring and Reporting4
last 3 years

Results are for the whole water system, not water tested at this address; lead at the tap also depends on the building's own pipes. The service area is an EPA estimate; the actual supplier may differ.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 504 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
Brightspeed
Fiber		2,000 / 2,000
Spectrum
Cable · Fiber in parts of the area		1,000 / 1,000
Watch TV
Fixed Wireless		400 / 40
Verizon
Fixed Wireless		300 / 20
AT&T
Fixed Wireless		100 / 20

May also be available: MetaLINK Technologies, TSC.

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